Hi Chilita,

I had my treatment at Hopkins as well and just for the record, I had a neck dissection and then radiation. Don't be afraid of the neck dissection...it was a breeze compared to radiation. If it increases Michaels survival rate by 5, 10, or 15% isn't it worth it? Nothing to lose and everything to gain. As others have said, "throw everything at it the first time." Best of luck.